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Rape Reported on UGA Campus

August 26, 2013

26Aug 2013

The Red & Black is reporting that an unknown victim reported a rape from inside Russell Hall on August 18, 2013, at the University of Georgia. The rape was reported by the victim to an employee of the UGA housing staff. The victim was not interested in talking with the police, according to the University police report.

Since March 2013, this is the sixth reported rape that has involved someone affiliated with UGA in Athens. The Red & Black is also reporting that of those 6 reported rapes, four involved UGA students and two listed employees of the University as the suspect.

Notes from the police report:

This particular case is considered an acquaintance rape. Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers know these make up 85% of all rape cases. The other 15% occur when the victim does not know the aggressor. The other 15% of rapes and sexual assaults occur in places like parking lots, parking decks, hotels or apartment complexes that are open to the public. Cases of this nature are considered premises liability cases when the property owner has neglected to take action to keep his or her patrons safe.

Given the most recent reports of rapes on college campuses, Gary Martin Hays, managing partner at the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, offers these 7 tips to help stay safe if you live on a college campus:

Always travel with a friend

Go on double dates during the early phases of dating

Never leave your drink unattended or take a drink from a stranger

Do NOT drink to get drunk

Request an escort home from campus police or security

Avoid dark streets and back roads

Adjust your study habits to avoid being alone late at night around campus